Propofol: Review of Potential Risks During Administration

Propofol is one of the most commonly used agents by anesthesia providers. Despite its excellent safety profile, numerous drawbacks and patient safety issues remain. This article is a focused review of the common issues surrounding propofol administration as they relate to infection, pediatric sedati...

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Published inAANA journal Vol. 85; no. 2; pp. 104 - 107
Main Author Adler, Adam C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States AANA Publishing, Inc 01.04.2017
Subjects
Anesthetics, Intravenous - administration & dosage
Anesthetics, Intravenous - adverse effects
Conscious Sedation
Drug Administration Schedule
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives - administration & dosage
Hypnotics and Sedatives - adverse effects
Injection Site Reaction - nursing
Injection Site Reaction - prevention & control
Nurse Anesthetists
Nursing
Postoperative Complications - nursing
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
Propofol - administration & dosage
Propofol - adverse effects
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Summary:Propofol is one of the most commonly used agents by anesthesia providers. Despite its excellent safety profile, numerous drawbacks and patient safety issues remain. This article is a focused review of the common issues surrounding propofol administration as they relate to infection, pediatric sedation, and the propofol infusion syndrome.
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ISSN:0094-6354
2162-5239